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F228 FYB

1989 Volkswagen Caravelle

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,651 mi
Last recorded55,651 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle113,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,651 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,651 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,651 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 55,651 miles

all tyres showing signs of ageing with with cracking to sidewalls but not showing any plies.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,651 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filter needs changing.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,651 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,405 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,785 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 54,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres sidewalls crazing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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F228 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 113,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F228 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F228 FYB registered?

F228 FYB is a 1989 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F228 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F228 FYB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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